Bloomingdale Townes vs Lake St. Charles
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Bloomingdale Townes | Lake St. Charles |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $400K | $392K |
| Price per sq ft | $187 | $207 |
| Avg days on market | 57 days | 84 days |
| Months of supply | 1.4 mo | 4.1 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 35 |
The verdict
Bloomingdale Townes carries the higher median price — about 2% above Lake St. Charles. Homes in Bloomingdale Townes sell faster (57 days on market vs 84). Bloomingdale Townes is the tighter market on inventory (1.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
Bloomingdale Townes and Lake St. Charles are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Bloomingdale Townes | Lake St. Charles | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Brandon | Riverview |
| ZIP | 33511 | 33569, 33578 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 13 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 22 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Bloomingdale Townes | Lake St. Charles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 12 |
| Under contract | 0 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $365K to $450K | $350K to $539K |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bloomingdale Townes homes for sale · Lake St. Charles homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bloomingdale Townes | Lake St. Charles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 68 | 328 |
| Built | 2023–2024 (median 2024) | 1996–2005 (median 2001) |
| Typical living area | 2,020 sq ft | 2,403 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 25% | 77% |
| Vacant lots | 64 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bloomingdale Townes median | Lake St. Charles median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $373K (31 sales) | $440K (27 sales) |
| 2025 | $373K (59 sales) | $396K (23 sales) |
| 2026 | $374K (29 sales) | $392K (26 sales) |
Since 2024, Bloomingdale Townes's median sale price is +0% and Lake St. Charles's is -11% — Bloomingdale Townes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bloomingdale Townes | Lake St. Charles | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.6% | 97.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 93% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,667 sq ft | 1,938 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Bloomingdale Townes | Lake St. Charles | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Brooker-Hb | Riverview Elem School-Hb |
| Middle | Burns-Hb | Giunta Middle-Hb |
| High school | Bloomingdale-Hb | Spoto High-Hb |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Lake St. Charles is the lower entry point (median $392K vs $400K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Bloomingdale Townes; Lake St. Charles trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Bloomingdale Townes (57 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Bloomingdale Townes more expensive than Lake St. Charles?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bloomingdale Townes is $400,000 versus $392,000 in Lake St. Charles, about 2% higher.
How far apart are Bloomingdale Townes and Lake St. Charles?
About 5 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Bloomingdale Townes or Lake St. Charles?
Bloomingdale Townes: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2001 in Lake St. Charles (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Lake St. Charles. The typical home there is 2,403 sq ft of living area, versus 2,020 sq ft in Bloomingdale Townes.
Which has appreciated more, Bloomingdale Townes or Lake St. Charles?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose 0% in Bloomingdale Townes and -11% in Lake St. Charles (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bloomingdale Townes — sellers there received 98.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.2% in Lake St. Charles.
What high schools serve Bloomingdale Townes and Lake St. Charles?
Listings in Bloomingdale Townes most often report Bloomingdale-Hb; listings in Lake St. Charles report Spoto High-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bloomingdale Townes homes, photos & schools · Lake St. Charles homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.